Set the timer to 71 seconds

Online timer for 71 seconds

As you rinse your board for the second time, a fresh 71 seconds gives you another pass over the rails, fins and leash plug while the countdown runs. The repeat is useful after an Australian beach session when dried salt or sand is still visible, especially if the first rinse was interrupted while you moved other gear out of the sun.

While water runs across the board, the countdown signal can disappear beneath a nearby hose, outdoor shower, traffic or people packing up beside you. Keep the device close enough to hear without placing it in the spray, and use a strong alert rather than relying on vibration. If the surroundings are noisy, watch the final few seconds instead of expecting the sound to cut through.

With wet hands and a board taking up your attention, a phone is usually easier to position near the tap and check at a glance. A laptop can work when you are rinsing at home, but it needs a dry, stable spot and may sit too far away for its alert to carry outdoors. Whichever screen you use, let the short repeat cover the areas that still feel gritty rather than retracing sections already clean.